Core Viewpoint - Four agricultural products from the region have been selected for the 2025 third batch of national special and superior new agricultural products, enhancing the region's competitive edge in quality agricultural products [1] Group 1 - The selected products include Kangle mushrooms, Kangle beef steak, Liujiaxia salmon, and Tangwang big apricot, bringing the total number of products in the national list to 12 [1] - The region's agricultural product categories now cover fruits, vegetables, livestock, and aquatic products, indicating an expansion in both coverage area and industry types [1] Group 2 - The region has implemented four major actions under the "Three Products and One Standard" initiative, focusing on quality agricultural product base construction, quality improvement, promotion of consumption, and certification of compliant products [2] - As of now, there are 292 certified products in the region, contributing to the establishment of a three-tier brand system that includes "Gansu Flavor" brand, regional public brands, and enterprise trademarks [2] - Notable achievements include the certification of "Kangle Beef" as a geographical indication product and the inclusion of "Dongxiang Tribute Sheep" in the first batch of "Gansu Flavor" regional public brand list [2]

Core Insights - The "Hezhou Flavor" is becoming a prominent brand for Gansu's Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, showcasing the region's unique culinary heritage and its potential for international expansion [1][2] Economic Development - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Linxia has achieved significant economic growth, project development, and industrial transformation, particularly in promoting ethnic specialty industries to go global [1][2] - The local food processing industry is rapidly expanding overseas, with companies like Shandong Huifa Foods obtaining export certifications for Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the EU [5] Employment and Business Growth - The number of restaurants opened domestically and internationally has reached 34,000, creating employment for 193,000 people [2] - The local government is actively promoting the "Linxia Flavor" as a key driver for job creation and income stability [2] Agricultural and Industrial Support - Linxia's industrial strategy includes the "5540" initiative for cultivating billion-dollar enterprises and a "trillion-dollar investment" campaign, resulting in a 2.2 times increase in the number of industrial enterprises since 2020 [5] - The food and agricultural product processing industry has seen a deep processing rate of over 57%, ensuring quality from source to table [5][6] Livestock and Agricultural Development - The region has successfully developed a complete industrial chain for cattle and sheep, with livestock numbers exceeding 10 million and 1 million respectively, generating a total output value of 31.1 billion yuan [5][6] - Linxia has also promoted the large-scale cultivation of specialty crops, establishing modern agricultural parks and creating 40 "Gansu Flavor" brands to support the food processing industry [6]